curiosity

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: cu-ri-os-i-ty (5)

English Definition

A strong desire to know or learn something.

Example Sentence

The child's eyes shone with curiosity.

US IPA /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/

UK IPA /ˌkjʊəriˈɒsəti/

inquisitiveness interest eagerness wonder

indifference apathy disinterest